Chocolate Mug cake with Alfa One Rice Bran Oil


Alfa One Rice Bran oil is a versatile nutritionally balanced oil that can be used for all types of cooking.  It is created from bran and germ found in the husks of Thai rice.  This oil has been around for decades in Asian countries.  It has a natural light, clean taste with a mild nutty flavour.  This Rice Bran oil can be used for frying, barbecuing, grilling, stir-fries and non-stick baking.  It has a higher smoking point and lower viscosity so the food cooks fasters and evenly without absorbing a lot of oil, so we can use less oil.  The oil lets other ingredients shine and does not overpower because of its ultra-mild flavour.
The oil contains anti-oxidants, high levels of Vitamin E that helps protect against free-radical damage.
The other qualities of the oil, no trans fats, no cholesterol, lower fat absorption, balanced fat and fewer calorie goodness makes it a heart healthy oil.  The oil has a long shelf life without chemical preservatives.  
This Alfa One Rice Bran oil is #1 in New Zealand, and now available in Canadian stores.  It is sold in 500ml or 1L containers.

There are some delicious recipes in Alfa One Recipe page, I chose this famous Chocolate Mug cake to make by adapting the recipe from the site.
4 tbsp flour
1/8 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
4 tbsp vanilla flavoured sugar
2 tbsp cocoa
1 egg*
3 tbsp milk
3 tbsp Alfa One Rice Bran Oil

Mix the wet ingredients with a fork in a microwave safe mug then add the dry ingredients slowly and mix well.  Place the mug in a microwave safe plate and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes**.  Even if you see the cake rising to the top don't open the microwave.

*The egg can be omitted the cake might be a little more on the brownie fudgy side.
**I put the cake for 2 minutes, after it came out let it cool.  If you microwave too much it will burn.  In most microwaves 1 1/2 to 2 minutes is enough.


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34 comments:

  1. Wonderfully made Akheela. This choco mug cake is my fav too. yummy........

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  2. I used to make such mug cakes when I had microwave.. :D they are really easy, quick and so yummy!

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  3. always wanted to make a cake like this

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  4. cakes are my favourite as well... your mug cake looks fantastic... soft and delicious!!

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  5. What a great recipe and the oil sounds good!

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  6. You have made it sound so easy. Plus, now I am interested in learning more about the Rice Bran Oil:)

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  7. your Mug cake looks soo tempting...and its soo easy :)

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  8. I've tried a Nutella mug cake, this looks like another great option!!

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  9. Wow..that's healthy yummy and perfect..Loved the entire idea and presentation.

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  10. Wonderful cake and the click as well...
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  11. wow super cake akeela




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  12. wthe only recipe i try without any hesitation is this one.. love it..

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  13. I have seen the oil in the supermarket but never tried it. I may get a small bottle to try it out.

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  14. Easy to put together and yummy cake

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  15. Never tried this kind of oil! Yummy...

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  16. Have never heard of this before, sure it is not available here! Have a good week. Diane

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  17. I've heard and seen this mug cake but have never tried to make on. Maybe it's time that I do so now that you've shared the recipe!

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  18. This oil is intriguing and your mug cake looks divine!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  19. Drooling here, such an irresistible mug cake.

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  20. wooow....drooling here..Looks awesome n so tempting!!!

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  21. Haven't heard of this oil before, but I'm going to look for it! And mug cake? YES! Can I have some please?

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  22. Looks delicious, almost like a brownie :)

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  23. fist time seeing this oil, cake looks delicious!!!

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  24. Looks yum. Must say its the next demand in my place now.

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  25. Sounds like a great oil! And your mug cake looks amazing!

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  26. Chocolate mug cakes are always instant delicacies to please the taste bud and the instant urge for craving is given life. Nice recipe.

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  27. That looks amazing! Thank you for the recipe!

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